Ely’s former Prezzo site closed in 2023, and plans approved in March 2025 set out a new shopfront, commercial ground-floor space and a three-bedroom flat above.

There’s no confirmed restaurant or new operator yet.

We explain what the permission does allow, why a café or restaurant could still be possible, and what residents should watch for next.

Planning an outdoor meal in Cambridge? This shortlist compares six local options, from riverside tables near the Mathematical Bridge and Queens’ College to SIX’s rooftop, Oak and Browns’ city terraces, and The Plough’s one-acre garden in Coton. We’ve included the details that can change your plans, including Garden House prices and the weather warnings at several venues.

Restaurant offers can come with app rules, required purchases, restricted menus and extras that change the final cost.

This guide tests the booking decision against current Cambridge examples from Bella Italia, PizzaExpress and Prezzo, then gives readers a quick checklist for comparing the meal they want with the bill they’re likely to pay.

Tripadvisor’s Cambridgeshire top 30 can save you from starting with a blank search box, but it can’t decide if a restaurant is right for your budget or occasion.

 We compare the very different offers at Namaste Village, Restaurant Twenty Two and Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, and explain what to check before booking

The Tiffin Truck on Regent Street has a Best Newcomer award behind it and a menu covering Indian street food, tiffin lunches, curries and vegan dishes.

But an early accolade isn’t the same as guaranteed value.

 We look at what Cambridge diners should check before booking, including the current menu, likely bill, dietary information and the mixed points raised in customer reviews.

A dog-friendly sticker doesn’t tell you if there’s room to settle, somewhere warm to sit or a setting worth the trip.

 This Cambridge shortlist looks at The Mill, Fort St George, The Panton Arms and Madingley Hall Café and Terrace Bar, matching each venue to a different kind of outing.

No winner is declared — the guide helps you choose what fits your dog and your plans.

Golpo Bengal Cafe & Restaurant on Cambridge’s Hills Road has built an alcohol-free bar around mocktails, fresh ingredients, non-alcoholic wine and zero-proof drinks.

We look at why it could suit drivers and non-drinkers who want a proper social meal, while asking the less comfortable question too: can the drinks stand on their own, or is the Bengal food doing most of the work?